Governance

Jersey Heritage Trust operates in an open and honest way; our legal status, constitution and our policies are publicly available

Legal Status

The Jersey Heritage Trust is an Association incorporated in Jersey Law registered before the Royal Court on 3 June 1983.  Today we operate under the brand Jersey Heritage.  We are registered as a charity (no. 411) under the Charities (Jersey) Law 2014.  Having statutory responsibilities, operating services that would otherwise be undertaken by Government and in receipt of Government funding we are regarded as an Arms Length Organisations for some purposes of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019.  Our Heritage services are provided under a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Government acting through the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture. Jersey Heritage receives an annual grant from the Government and undertakes additional fundraising to meet the costs of these services.

Jersey Heritage Trust is a registered Jersey Charity, number 411.  Jersey Heritage is also a member of the Association of Jersey Charities, number AJC161.

Chief Executive / Chef Exétchuti – Jonathan Carter

Jonathan is Chief Executive of Jersey Heritage Trust.  Prior to this appointment in 2003, he undertook a number of curatorial and management roles at the charity from 1989.

A history graduate of the University of Leeds with an MA in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester, Jonathan is principal adviser to the Trustees on all matters of policy and strategy and is responsible for leadership of the organisation.

Jonathan is currently a director of Jersey Community Foundation, a director of Jersey National Park, a trustee of Jersey Public Sculpture Trust and a member of the Academic Council of Jersey International Centre of Advanced Studies.

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Chief Financial Officer / Tchève Officiéthe des Finnances - Jo Quenault

Jo Quenault is Chief Financial Officer for Jersey Heritage Trust. She is a Chartered Accountant with experience spanning private, public and third sector, with a focus on organisational change.

Jo oversees the operational functions across the organisation, ensuring the right people, technology and commercial operations are in place to sustain and grow Jersey Heritage Trust. She is also responsible for the finances of the Trust.

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Director of Curation & Experience / Directrice d'la Tchuthâtion et d'l'Expéthience – Louise Downie

Louise is Curation and Experience Director for Jersey Heritage Trust.  Prior to this appointment in 2014, she was Curator of Art at the charity from 1994.

An art history graduate of the University of Sheffield Hallam with an MA in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester, Louise oversees the public-facing side of sharing the Island’s heritage, whether that’s through a visit to a Jersey Heritage site or free-to-access heritage site, an exhibition, event or outreach within the community.

Louise is a member of the Oxford Cultural Leaders alumni network.

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Director of Archives & Collections / Directrice ès Archives et Collections - Linda Romeril

Linda is Archives and Collections Director at Jersey Heritage Trust. Prior to her appointment in 2007, she undertook a number of roles at Jersey Archive from 1997.

An English and history graduate of the University of York with an MSc in Archive Administration, Linda is responsible for the selection, care and promotion of the Island’s unique archival and museum collections.

Linda also acts as official Archivist for Jersey, appointed under the Public Records (Jersey) Law.

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Simon Boas - Chair

Executive Director of Jersey Overseas Aid since 2016 with MSc in Globalisation and International Policy Analysis qualifications in strategic management and leadership.  Career spent managing aid projects across the world for charities and the UN.

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Steve Cartwright

Chief Executive to the Bailiff of Jersey, supporting his roles as Civic Head of Jersey, Chief Justice and Speaker of the House (States Assembly).  Previously a Commissioned officer in the Royal Navy. BSc in Ocean Science (Meteorology).

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Carolyn Ferguson

Currently Head of Reward & Employee Value Proposition at Ogier. Qualified Chartered Accountant with ICAEW. MA in Archaeology & Anthropology from the University of Cambridge.

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Amy Hall - Vice Chair

Director of Research & Training for Sangan Island Conservation.  Lecturer at Jersey International Centre for Advanced Studies (JICAS).  Doctorate in Environmental Economics and Management.  LLM in Environmental Law and Practice.

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Percy Hayball

English solicitor who has provided legal counsel to some of the world’s largest companies and private clients, specialising particularly in high-value international commercial arbitration and cross-border litigation. Master’s degree in history from the University of Cambridge (Queens’ College).

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Anuradha Huggler

Research and communication role at GoJ Dept of Children, Young People, Education and Skills Policies (CYPES).  Master’s degree in World Heritage Management, media professional and multi-lingual.

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Lisa Mansell

Senior Youth Worker with Jersey Youth Service with a degree in Geography and Development studies and a Masters in Youth and Community Work.  Attended several JH sub-committees including diversity and inclusion when a Board Apprentice.

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Neil Molyneux

Former President of Société Jersiaise with extensive knowledge of Jersey’s history.  Attends several JH sub-committees and represents Trustees at Records Advisory Panel meetings.

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Dr Clare Newman

Senior roles within Public Health team, developing strategic policy, guidance and public communications with a special interest in digital health.  Degree in Medicine and MPhil (Masters) in Public Health.

Helier Smith

CEO Jersey Water. Chartered Director and Chartered Accountant with significant boardroom and governance experience, finance and accountancy expertise.

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Nicky Westwood

Société Jersiaise President (since 2021).  Experienced in charity work as both a manager and fund raiser.

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Do you share our vision to be an inspirational guardian and champion of our Island’s rich and varied history? Trustee recruitment vacancies can be found on the Jersey Appointments Commission website.    Trustees are not remunerated.

We have a strong commitment to diversity on our Board. We aim to ensure that the Board of Trustees is a diverse and balanced group of people, in terms of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, experience, skills, track record and attitude and who all share a commitment to Jersey Heritage Trust.

The Chair and Trustees of Jersey Heritage are appointed by the Board with Chair recruitment overseen by Jersey Appointments Commission.  The roles and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees are set out in the Code of Conduct for Trustees.

The Register of Trustees’ interests is open to the public and may be consulted by contacting Jersey Heritage Trust
Email: info@Jerseyheritage.org

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